Over 90 guests enjoyed the premiere of Johann Strauss' operetta "Die Fledermaus" at the Latvian National Opera on December 10. They also had an exclusive networking opportunity during the reception and intermissions.

This year the International Women's Club of Riga raised 38 000 EUR during 16th International Christmas Bazaar and Auction supporting 13 charities. It is more than 35% than last year.

The true spirit of Christmas is a spirit of giving. AmCham kicked off the holiday season with its Annual Christmas Charity Reception. This year together we have raised EUR 1800 for three charities: Latvian Foster Family Association, RMHC Latvija's Care Mobile and SOS Children's Villages in Latvia.

More than 80 people from 7 Chambers of Commerce and FICIL attended Joint Business Luncheon on the investment climate in Latvia and discussed 1st Sentiment Index 2015 of FICIL. The report, based on a qualitative survey of 28 foreign investors, summarizes key areas of success and improvement with the aim to foster more evidence-based policy decisions and a more favorable investment and business climate.

"Silicon Valley Comes to the Baltics" brought together more than 650 start-up and tech entrepreneurs and investors as well as media, NGO representatives, and students from more than 20 countries. The principal focus of the conference was on "Money", "Growth" and "Talent".